Express Digital Darkroom™ [Frequently Asked Questions]

ExpressDigital DARKROOM:
The Right Edition for You

How do you fulfill your print orders? [Question 1 of 5]

I will use a dye sub printer to fulfill most, if not all, of my customers' print orders.

I will use another type of printer and fulfill most, if not all, of my customers' print orders.

I will use a printer to create proofs for my clients, but then send my clients' orders to a lab.

I send all of my printing to a lab.

How important is directly capturing from your camera? [Question 2 of 5]

Very important — I want pictures to load immediately (or see the shot on screen) so I can fulfill proofs and orders quickly.

I may have good use for such functionality in the future.

All of my work, which includes RAW and camera proprietary formats, will be imported to my workflow software solution either from a media device (CD, DVD, flash drive, etc) or folder on my computer.

All of my work will be in standard digital format (jpg, tiff, png, etc) before I begin using my workflow software solution.

How important is being able to use a greenscreen solution? [Question 3 of 5]

Greenscreen is important to me.

I currently do not offer greenscreen, but if I owned a solution that automates it for me, I would consider it a viable business opportunity.

I do not foresee using greenscreen in my future but would not completely discount it.

I have no interest in a greenscreen solution.

How important is the ability to edit, enhance and create print product templates? [Question 4 of 5]

I want to be able to be able to holistically edit photos, repair blemishes, colorize images, create my own unique greeting card, calendar and album page templates, and more.

I do not need major editing tools but would still like to create my own unique greeting card, calendar, collages and album page templates.

I would like to be able to buy / download product templates and be able to make modifications to them so that they are unique to my clients.

I am rather indifferent.

Will your photography business require the ability to operate in multiple stations? [Question 5 of 5]

Yes — It is very important for my workflow software solution to work in a networked environment or be able to scale to do so in the future as my company grows.

Maybe — Such a function is something I would look in to, but it is not a requirement.

Not really — My photography business is not yet interested in configuring multiple stations.

No way — I am a “lone wolf” and that is the way I like it.

The DARKROOM fit for you is:

DARKROOM Professional Edition has been touted as the most complete workflow software solution because it is the only piece of software on the market that offers:

Complete workflow and business management
The ability to capture directly from camera to screen
Advanced template creation, editing and enhancement tools
Built-in dye sub printer drivers
Greenscreen technology
Master networking capability

...and much more. Click here to download a trial version of DARKROOM Professional Edition.

The DARKROOM fit for you is:

Your situation is a tricky one. Per your responses, the DARKROOM solution that is a fit for you right now is: Core Edition. HOWEVER, if you have plans to grow your business that would require you to:

Print to dye-sub printers or print orders instantly
Reduce reliance on additional photo editing software
Use multiple licenses
Capture directly from camera to screen
Produce greenscreen events
Network your studio or company to a single archive, order and invoicing database

...you should consider an investment in:

DARKROOM Professional Edition has been touted as the most complete workflow software solution because it is the only piece of software on the market that offers these specialized features and more.

You are free to download a trial of either edition or both. Click here and get started.

The DARKROOM fit for you is:

DARKROOM Core Edition is perfect for the professional and enthusiast photographer that wants a solution but does not need every workflow tool on the market... yet. With DARKROOM Core find yourself empowered to:

Use images from your SLR proprietary formats and metadata
Enhance with basic editors, layers, built-in templates and build-your-own tools
Sell with elaborate presentation wizards for studio or event applications
Organize and archive your work and business operations
Automate the proof creation process using any Windows printer
Create limitless print packages for fulfillment and one-click lab outsourcing

...and much more. Click here to download a trial version of DARKROOM Core Edition.

Keep in mind, if you are ever interested in working in greenscreen, direct capture, dye-sub printing, advanced photo editing or networking, DARKROOM Professional Edition is the better solution for you. Professional Edition has been touted as the most complete workflow software solution because it is the only piece of software on the market that offers these specialized features and more.

The DARKROOM fit for you is:

Your situation is a tricky one. Per your responses, the DARKROOM solution that is a fit for you right now is: Web Edition. HOWEVER, if you have plans to grow your business that would require you to:

Use images from your SLR proprietary formats and metadata
Enhance with basic editors, layers, built-in templates and build-your-own tools
Sell with elaborate presentation wizards for studio or event applications
Organize and archive your work and business operations
Automate the proof creation process using any Windows printer
Create limitless print packages for fulfillment and one-click lab outsourcing

...you should consider an investment in:

DARKROOM Core Edition is our entry-level workflow solution that takes all of the Web edition features “to the next level” allowing you to automate most, if not all, of your workflow including proofing, presentations, template creation and push-button connectivity to over 200 labs.

With that said, you should still try DARKROOM Web Edition. It is free. When you are ready to do more with DARKROOM feel free to download a trial version of Core Edition here.

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